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The Graveyards of Gallipoli; A Digger History Associate Site
W Beach

A Tribute to the Men of all the Nations that took part in the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915
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The beach and surrounding areas of the British landing point W Beach Gallipoli

The 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers landed at W Beach under heavy fire and only gained a foothold after bitter fighting. The battalion was awarded six Victoria Crosses and the beach became known as 'Lancashire Landing.' 
 
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Graveyards of Gallipoli:  a Tribute to the Men of all the Nations that took part in the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915